Monday, December 30.
Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate, attended.
Jesse Franklin, appointed a Senator by the Legislature of the State of North Carolina, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat in the Senate.
The Vice President laid before the Senate a letter signed John Cleves Symmes, stating the reasons why Congress should be induced to receive of him the purchase money for certain public lands at the contract price; and the letter was read.
Mr. Livermore laid before the Senate a letter signed Henry Lee, in answer to their vote of thanks of the 27th instant, and request of a copy of his oration; which was read.
Mr. Dayton, from the joint committee appointed the 19th instant, on the intelligence of the death of General George Washington, made a further report, in part, and it was agreed that the consideration thereof be postponed.